Author Question: A nurse is teaching older adults at a senior center how to reduce the incidence of falls. Which of ... (Read 104 times)

jessicacav · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is teaching older adults at a senior center how to reduce the incidence of falls. Which of the following statements indicates that the nurse's teaching has been effective?

A) Benadryl is a safe medication to take for sleep.
B) It is safe to have rugs in my kitchen and bathroom.
C) It is safe to take a low dose of Ativan when I am anxious.
D) I understand that over-the-counter medications can cause falls.

Question 2

Which of the following older adults is most at risk to develop osteoporosis?

A) A 65-year-old white woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who takes corticosteroids
B) A 65-year-old white man with rheumatoid arthritis
C) A 70-year-old African American man with a seizure disorder
D) A 68-year-old Hispanic woman who recently had a partial hysterectomy

Natalie4ever · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Numerous prescription and over-the-counter medications are implicated in falls. Benzodiazepines have been studied, and it is suggested that their effect on psychomotor function increases the incidence of falls. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has been associated with significant adverse effects on psychomotor skills.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
White non-Hispanic women have a higher incidence of osteoporosis. Corticosteroids and antiseizure medications are most frequently associated with secondary osteoporosis. White men and African Americans of both genders have a lower incidence of osteoporosis.